2024 Land Rover Defender PHEVTrue Cost of Ownership in South Africa
404 hp plug-in hybrid. Full cost breakdown including import duty (25%), VAT (15%), insurance, fuel at R1.15/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$108K
Base: $75K
Annual Total
$24K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$19K
25% of base price
VAT
$14K
15% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$229K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 Land Rover Defender PHEV — Full Cost Breakdown in South Africa
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $75K |
| Import Duty (25%) | $19K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (15%) | $14K |
| Total Purchase Price | $108K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $0 |
| Annual Maintenance | $1K |
| Annual Depreciation | $21K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $400 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $24K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $229K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.612 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Land Rover Defender PHEV Fuel Cost Calculator — South Africa
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⚡ Electric Vehicle
The Land Rover Defender PHEV runs on electricity. No fuel costs apply. Charging costs vary by electricity tariff in South Africa.
$0 Fuel Cost
Electric vehicle — no gasoline required
Land Rover Defender PHEV Depreciation Curve
The Land Rover Defender PHEV loses approximately $43K (57%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $75K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $54K | 72% |
| Year 2 | $47K | 62% |
| Year 3 | $41K | 54% |
| Year 4 | $36K | 48% |
| Year 5 | $32K | 43% |
Depreciation based on electric segment averages.
Land Rover Defender PHEV vs. Competitors in South Africa
How does the Land Rover Defender PHEV compare to similar cars available in South Africa?
Land Rover
Defender PHEV
Base Price
$75K
Annual Cost in South Africa
$24K
Tesla
Model 3
Base Price
$42K
Annual Cost in South Africa
$5K
Hyundai
IONIQ 6
Base Price
$39K
Annual Cost in South Africa
$5K
BMW
i4
Base Price
$56K
Annual Cost in South Africa
$8K
Annual costs estimated for South Africa market. Import duty (25%) and VAT (15%) applied to all models.
🇿🇦 Owning a Car in South Africa
High import duties on most vehicles.
Very Expensive for South Africa
Annual car costs = 346% of average South Africa income ($7K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$7K
In South Africa
Fuel Price
R1.15/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$2K
Per year
Import Duty
25%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
15%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
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Land Rover Defender PHEV in South Africa — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Land Rover Defender PHEV in South Africa.
The 2024 Land Rover Defender PHEV has a base price of $75,000 USD. In South Africa, after 25% import duty and 15% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $107,813 USD (R107,813 ZAR).
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